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DME → UKS
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Belbek Airport (Sevastopol)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the unique Sivash salt lagoons and provides a panoramic perspective of the Black Sea and the northern bays of Sevastopol during the final descent.
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Central Russian Plains
An expansive patchwork of golden and green agricultural fields stretching across central Russia.
Sivash Lagoons
Striking aerial patterns of the 'Rotten Sea' with its shallow, mineral-rich salt pans and vibrant colors.
Simferopol City
Aerial view of the Crimean capital's urban layout and the central transport hubs of the region.
Sevastopol Northern Bays
A dramatic view of the deep harbor bays and the Black Sea coastline as the plane aligns for Belbek Airport.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Black Sea. Watch for the distinct pinkish hues of the Sivash lagoons just before the descent begins, as they offer some of the most unique photography opportunities on this route.
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Moscow Outskirts
Distant views of the Moscow International Business Center towers during the climb out of DME.
Don River
The meandering blue curves of the Don River as the plane traverses the Voronezh region.
Kerch Strait Bridge
A clear view of the 19km bridge connecting the Taman Peninsula to Crimea over the Kerch Strait.
Crimean Mountains
The rugged silhouette of the Crimean Mountains rising along the southern coast of the peninsula.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is the only way to catch a glimpse of the Kerch Bridge engineering marvel if the flight path tracks through the eastern corridor of the peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 1,231 km (765 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: UKS (44.688999176, 33.570999145500004)
Route Type: International
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